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I would like to know of anyone who has driven from Vladivostock to Moscow?
I am planning to do that in European Summer of 2015 and am collecting information and tips, hints, advice…whatever it could be to make this dream come true.
I plan to use a Toyota Hilux – to be bought in Vladivostock, an older model and hope to have it adapted so that I can sleep on the tray.
Have been told that one major problem with Russian road maps is that roads are shown on maps which do not exist.
For a single, older woman driver – how safe is it? I speak Russian and am a seasoned traveler. I am a teacher/photographer and writer and would like to combine all my skills and interests in this project.
Any suggestions?